Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-35911 is a critical SQL injection issue in the WordPress Contact Form Generator plugin through version 2.6.0. A vulnerable public site could expose database data and potentially allow data changes or service disruption. The provided sources do not name a fixed version or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle as urgent for any internet-facing WordPress property using this plugin. The worst-case impact covers database disclosure, modification, and disruption, and the source bundle does not identify a safe fixed release.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL special elements in Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator for WordPress, package contact-form-generator. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress installations running Contact Form Generator: Creative form builder for WordPress through 2.6.0, especially internet-facing sites. The bundle does not provide CPEs, installation counts, vulnerable endpoint details, or fixed-version information.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated remote exploitability, but the bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed, not actively exploited based on available evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports affected product, version range, CWE-89, and critical CVSS. Evidence is incomplete for root cause specifics, vulnerable parameters, exploit availability, observed attacks, and fixed versions. Avoid assuming exploit activity without KEV or a cited source.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the contact-form-generator plugin and record versions.
- Remove or disable affected versions until vendor guidance confirms a safe release.
- Check Patchstack or vendor guidance for fixed-version and remediation details.
- Prioritize backups and database integrity checks before making production changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any WordPress site runs Contact Form Generator through version 2.6.0.
- Check plugin directories or management records for package name contact-form-generator.
- Review web and database logs for unusual errors or unexpected database changes.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance when a fixed version is identified.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.